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Don't overlook tankmates. My pair stopped spawning when I added tetras. Removed 'em, and bam—eggs within a week. Tank's a 50g, temp 85°F, pH 6.2, TDS 90. Bare bottom, sponge filter, and a single piece of driftwood. I feed a mix of frozen foods and pellets, with garlic guard twice a week. Lighting's ...

Anyone tried bare bottom? I'm lazy with maintenance, and my 55-gallon's got just a sponge filter. Fish seem fine, but it's kinda ugly. Temp's steady at 83°F, feed them frozen bloodworms twice a day.


Bare bottom's a no-go for me. Had a pair stop breeding until I added sand. Now they're back to ...

I've had Anubias in pH 8.4 for years. They're chill but won't grow fast. Key is keeping the rhizome above the substrate and avoiding direct light. What's your water change routine? Frequent changes help with nutrient balance.